MEET OUR TEAM
BRYELLE KERRIGAN BURGUS
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Bryelle Kerrigan Burgus is a playwright, director, designer, and producer. Bitten by the “theatre bug” over 20 years ago, she has gone on to be involved in all aspects of production, completely in love with world-building and addicted to the magical qualities theatrical experiences bring to its creators, participants, and audience. From traditional proscenium theatre to immersive experiences, she approaches each project with a joyous collaborative spirit and a never-ending curiosity revolving around journeys of self-discovery, subverting expectations, and the power of community.
She has helmed over forty productions as a director and designer and provides unique interdisciplinary leadership. She led the award winning high school theatre program of Walter Panas High School as Artistic Director for seven years and was, most recently, the Head Electrician & Programmer Off-Broadway at Life & Trust (Emursive Productions - producer of Sleep No More).
As a playwright and creator, her touching and, at times, humorous original works explore women’s history, themes of mental health, and centralize LGBTQ+ stories in the narrative. From the hardships of mortal existence to the chaotic joy of humanity, her experiences invite people to look introspectively - with the goal of making the world more connective one human at a time.
She is a graduate of SUNY Purchase College (Bachelor’s in Liberal Studies: Arts, double minor in Playwriting and Arts Management) and holds an MFA (Theatre) from Sarah Lawrence College.
TAMMY BURGUS
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Tammy Burgus is a theatre lover, educator, and proud Navy veteran who has spent over two decades bringing theatre to life. The former Program Director (2016-2021) and Producer (2009 - 2014) of Panas Players, the resident theater company of Walter Panas High School, she has produced, managed and / or assistant designed over twenty musicals / plays, and countless special events. As the unofficial event planner of the high school, she was the co-creator and production manager of Mr. Panas (the senior class fundraiser which ran for 10 years and was the largest school wide community event) and sought after prom decorator, and assisted classes/administration with financial goals and community outreach within the school population. She is a builder of community, knowledge, and teamwork, and is currently the Director of Operations for J Sports Academy and the Director of Teen Volunteerism at the Shames JCC in Tarrytown, NY.
SUSANNAH BARON
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Susannah is a Lighting & Production Manager based in Westchester, NY. From a young age, Susannah fell in love with theatre for its perfect mix of collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, technical skill, and community, and spent most of her school years actively involved in drama club, community theatre, and professional training. She received her B.F.A. from Syracuse University, majoring in Theatre Design / Technology with a focus in Lighting Design, and following her studies moved to NYC in 2014. She has freelanced extensively as a Lighting Designer, Electrician, and Technical Lead in theatre, events, and concerts, and served as the Production Electrician at the McKittrick Hotel (home of Sleep No More, long running immersive experience). During her time at the Hotel, she fell in love with immersive theatre and project / team management, inspiring her to pursue Production Management when theatres reopened in 2021. She is thrilled to be working with Overture Arts in their inaugural season, and to play and work with this fabulous team!
JEN MARTIN
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Jen Martin is the Administrative Assistant of Overture Arts and is on a mission to inspire others through a creative lens. As a former member of Panas Players, she was motivated to create, strived to learn, and thrived in the loving community that was generated by Bryelle and Tammy. Through being a cast member, a dance captain, and a member of the executive board, Jen was able to find her calling and, more importantly, her home, her safe space. With the knowledge she carried from Panas Players, she took that to Wagner College, where she enforced the “better together” environment in all the extracurriculars she was a part of: President of Alpha Mu Theta (Honor Society of Arts Administration), Vice President of the Wagner Campus Activities Board, Secretary of the Nicolais School of Business Brand Ambassadors, and Senator of the Student Government Association. Jen holds a BS in Arts Administration with a minor in Psychology and is currently pursuing a MA in Entrepreneurship in the Arts at SUNY Purchase.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Tammy Burgus
VICE PRESIDENT
Jeanne Shea
SECRETARY
Norma DeSousa
TREASURER
Jessica Burgus
MEMBERS
Jill Schantz